Internal Controls Analyst

Smiths Detection Group; England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Smiths Detection Group is seeking an ACA-qualified Internal Controls professional to join our expanding function. You will assess, test and improve financial controls across our international business, collaborating with global finance teams.

This role provides exposure to governance, risk management and process enhancement, with opportunities to influence controls across a growing global operation and occasional travel to international sites.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with exposure to internal controls
• Minimum 3 years' experience in Audit or Practice
• Big 4 experience desirable; Top 10 firms considered

Responsibilities

• Review and assess control evidence from global finance teams
• Perform controls testing and identify risks, gaps and improvements
• Support design and enhancement of financial control frameworks
• Conduct control reviews across international locations
• Collaborate with finance stakeholders to strengthen governance and control environments
• Develop practical recommendations and track remediation activities
• Support risk assessments, control self-assessments and governance processes
• Contribute to process improvements and automation initiatives
• Travel occasionally to international sites for in-person control reviews

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Job description

Job Description

Join Smiths Detection as we continue to strengthen and develop our Internal Controls function.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious ACA-qualified professional looking to move from practice into industry, or for someone with existing controls experience seeking a broader global role. Working closely with the Internal Controls team, you will play a key role in assessing, testing and improving financial controls across our international business.

What You'll Be Doing

• Review and assess financial control evidence submitted by global finance teams
• Perform controls testing and identify risks, gaps and improvement opportunities
• Support the design and enhancement of financial control frameworks
• Conduct control reviews across international business locations
• Work directly with finance stakeholders to strengthen governance and control environments
• Develop practical recommendations and track remediation activities
• Support risk assessments, control self-assessments and governance processes
• Contribute to process improvement and automation initiatives
• Travel occasionally to international sites to perform in-person control reviews

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified (ACA preferred)
• Minimum 3 years' experience within Audit or Practice
• Big 4 experience highly desirable, Top 10 firms also considered
• Strong understanding of financial controls, governance and risk management
• Good knowledge of IFRS and accounting standards
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to influence and challenge constructively
• Comfortable working autonomously in a growing function

Desirable

• Exposure to listed companies
• Experience auditing or working with Private Equity-backed businesses
• Internal Controls, Risk & Controls or Internal Audit experience
• Exposure to GRC systems and control testing methodologies

Additional Information

This is a rare opportunity to join a newly established Internal Controls function where you will have genuine exposure across a global business. You'll work closely with senior finance leadership, contribute to the development of the control environment, and gain broad international exposure whilst helping shape best practice across the organisation.

Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants must have full, unrestricted and ongoing right to work in the UK.

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.